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SWISS International Air Lines·Star Alliance
When SWISS check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
23 hours before departure.
30 minutes within Switzerland.
60 minutes before departure.
60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Zurich is efficient and connections of 40 minutes are genuinely achievable, unusually for a European hub.
swiss.com and the SWISS app handle changes, seats and refunds.
23 hours before departure.
Domestic: 30 minutes within Switzerland. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Zurich is efficient and connections of 40 minutes are genuinely achievable, unusually for a European hub.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.